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Nikkei gets weak-yen boost

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Japanese share market ended slight higher in volatile trade on Monday, 02 March 2015, as risk sentiments improved by a surprise interest rate cut in China over the weekend and yen depreciation against the dollar. The Nikkei Stock Average ended higher by 28.94 points, or 0.15%, to 18826.88, off an intra-day high of 18939.17 and day low of 18775.23. The broader Topix index grew by 1.12 points, or 0.07%, to 1524.97, the highest level since December 2007. The gauge gained 1.6% last week to cap a 7.7% jump in February, the most since September 2013.

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First Published: Mar 02 2015 | 4:09 PM IST

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